Abstract

ZrB2 and ZrC powders were synthesized via metallothermic reduction route using ZrO2, B/C, and Mg as raw materials. Low packing density of the green mixture and high heating temperature of the furnace are crucial for the formation of well‐dispersed submicro powders. Optimum reaction time helped achieve good crystallization and high purity. The as‐prepared samples were characterized by XRD, FESEM, TEM, and particle size analyzer. Results showed that well‐dispersed ZrB2 powders with mean particle size of 0.534 μm and ZrC powders with mean particle size of 0.376 μm can be obtained. Oxygen content can be controlled lower than 1.0 wt%. The bench‐scale output is about 10 kg/d.

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